GIFT Nifty in Red on Dec 30, 2025: How Is the Indian Stock Market Likely to Open Today?

Benchmark Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 were set to open on a cautious note on Tuesday, December 30, with early indicators pointing to a flat-to-negative start amid thin year-end trading and subdued global cues.

Gift Nifty Today

Gift Nifty suggest a muted opening for domestic equities, as the contract was trading around the 25,936 level, down 29 points or 0.11% compared with the previous close of Nifty futures.

Asian Markets Turn Cautious

Asian equities paused after a seven-session rally, tracking technology-led losses on Wall Street, while gold and silver traded in a narrow range after retreating from record highs. MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific index slipped 0.1% in early trade. Japan’s Topix fell 0.3%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1%, and Euro Stoxx 50 futures declined 0.1%. 

Tuesday marks the final trading session of the year for several Asian markets, including Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. On a global scale, the MSCI All Country World Index has gained 21% in 2025, while a broader Asian equities gauge has surged nearly 26% over the same period.

Domestic Market Recap

On Monday, the Sensex extended its losing streak for a fourth consecutive session, falling 345.91 points, or 0.41%, to end at 84,695.54. The Nifty 50 also closed lower for the third straight day, shedding 100.20 points, or 0.38%, to settle at 25,942.10.

Global Market Highlights

U.S. stocks ended marginally lower in quiet trade on Monday as markets entered another holiday-shortened week. The slight dip did little to dent strong year-to-date gains, with just two trading sessions left before the year-end. U.S. markets will remain closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day.

The S&P 500 slipped 24.20 points, or 0.3%, to settle at 6,905.74, though it remains up over 17% for the year and is on track for its eighth straight monthly gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 249.04 points, or 0.5%, to 48,461.93, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 118.75 points, or 0.5%, to close at 23,474.35.

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Conclusion

Overall, market cues suggest a subdued start for Indian equities on December 30, with Gift Nifty signaling mild downside amid thin year-end volumes. Weak global sentiment, profit-taking in Asian markets after a strong rally, and muted cues from Wall Street are likely to keep benchmarks range-bound. With several global markets nearing year-end closures, domestic indices may continue to see cautious trades, limited participation, and stock-specific action rather than broad-based moves.

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